Slippery Rock University quarterback Da’One Owens was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in The Rock’s regular-season ending win over Edinboro Saturday night. Owens threw for 325 yards and four touchdowns in Slippery Rock’s 50-17 victory.
Slippery Rock moved up to #5 in the nation this week in the latest AFCA coaches poll (American Football Coaches Association) after Minnesota State lost for the first time. SRU also received one first place vote. (Ferris State received 29 first place votes).
The Rock also remained #2 behind Ferris State in the latest NCAA power rankings, and #1 in the Atlantic Region. They host East Stroudsburg Saturday afternoon for the PSAC Championship Game at 1pm. Hear the game on The Rock Station 977.
The Warriors of East Stroudsburg are up four spots this week to #14 in the coaches poll.